Australian Open 2024: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

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The first Grand Slam of the season will see 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev lead the field at the Australian Open.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in Melbourne:

When is the Australian Open?
The 2024 Australian Open will be held from 14-28 January. The hard-court Grand Slam tournament, established in 1905, will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tournament director is Craig Tiley.

Who is playing at the Australian Open?
The Australian Open will feature stars including Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune and more.

When is the draw for the Australian Open?
The Australian Open singles draw was made on Thursday, 11 January and can be viewed here. The doubles draw will be made Sunday, 14 January at 12 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Australian Open?
*Qualifying: Tuesday, 9 January - Friday, 12 January at 11 a.m.
*Main Draw: Sunday, 14 January - Sunday, 28 January at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
*Doubles Final: Saturday, 27 January, second on from 7:30 p.m.
*Singles Final: Sunday, 28 January at 7:30 p.m.

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What is the prize money and points for the Australian Open in $AU?

SINGLES
Winner: $3,150,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $1,725,000 / 1,300 points
Semi-finalist: $990,000 / 800 points
Quarter-finalist: $600,000 / 400 points
Fourth Round: $375,000 / 200 points
Third Round: $255,000 / 100 points
Second Round: $180,000 / 50 points
First Round: $120,000 / 10 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $730,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $400,000 / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $227,500 / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: $128,000 / 360 points
Third Round: $75,000 / 180 points
Second Round: $53,000 / 90 points
First Round: $36,000 / 0 points

How can I watch the Australian Open?
Australian Open Broadcast Schedule

How can I follow the Australian Open?
Social
Hashtag: #AusOpen
Facebook: @AustralianOpen
Twitter: @AustralianOpen
Instagram: @australianopen

Who won the last edition of the Australian Open in 2023?
Novak Djokovic won the 2023 Australian Open title with a 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the championship match. Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler lifted the doubles trophy, defeating Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski 6-4, 7-6(4) in the final.

Who holds the Australian Open record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (10)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 37, in 1972
Youngest Champion: Mats Wilander, 19, in 1983
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Ivan Lendl in 1990, Jim Courier in 1993, Pete Sampras in 1994, 1997, Andre Agassi in 2000, Roger Federer in 2006-07, 2010, Rafael Nadal in 2009, Novak Djokovic in 2012-13, 2015-16, 2019, 2021
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 212 Mark Edmondson in 1976
Last Home Champion: Mark Edmondson in 1976
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (102)

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